Pharmacies participating in the Pharmacy Plus PEI program can assess for certain common ailments and conditions and prescribe some medications. You can find answers to frequently asked questions about the program here: Who is eligible for the program? All residents of PEI with a...
With respiratory illness season approaching, Islanders are urged to protect themselves and those around them by getting vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19. Vaccination is a proven way to reduce the spread of these illnesses and keep communities healthy. “Vaccines...
The Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) has been working closely with the organizers of the PEI International Shellfish Festival to investigate an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness associated with attendance at the festival between September 19-22, 2024. Over 550 symptomatic...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is introducing regulatory amendments to enhance healthcare across the province. The changes include adding a new nursing profession, registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs), and allowing registered nurses (RNs) and RPNs who possess advanced...
A new grant is available to help Island communities and organizations with initiatives to create a welcoming environment to attract and retain health care professionals. The Community Grant for the Retention of Health Care Professionals provides up to $2,500 for eligible projects...
Family Violence Prevention Week is May 13-19 and this year’s theme is Strong Beginnings: Resiliency in the Early Years. Communities and organizations across the Island will hold events throughout the week to engage people in conversation about family violence prevention, spread...
April 14 – 20, 2024 is National Volunteer Week and to celebrate, Meals on Wheel and the Voluntary Resource Council, in partnership with the Province of Prince Edward Island, will be hosting a series of volunteer appreciation pop-up fairs. The pop-up fairs will be set up in a...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on Intergenerational Day Canada: “June 1, 2024 – is Intergenerational Day Canada, a day to focus on the profound positive influence of intergenerational connections in our communities and to foster...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace: “Each year on April 28, we pause to honour the memory of workers who have been injured or lost their lives through a...
The process will begin once you bring the completed application, associated documentation and fees to the Vital Statistics office. Someone from the office will be touch with you once we receive your application to ensure all required information has been gathered and to arrange...